I'm back to give you details of the giveaway but first I want to say thanks to Samantha at
http://handmadebymrsh.blogspot.de/2012/06/completed-bow-pleats.html
for having me as one of her bag testers.
This was a fun bag to make. Not difficult and you can change it to suit your needs. Maybe extra pockets or put in a zipper closure like I did. The pattern has a magnetic button closure. It's up to you. I chose a normal strap but in the pattern you can choose to do an adjustable strap if you wish.
If you want to put a zipper closure into your bag opening like I did you can use this tutorial
http://sweetbeebuzzings.blogspot.de/2011/06/make-it-with-me-wavy-top-tote-part.html
I find it's the easiest for me to do and can be used on most bags.
Please NOTE that Samanthas bag pattern does NOT give instructions for the insertion of a zipper like mine.
Here is my Bow Pleats Bag.
I used home deco fabrics for mine which helped to make it stiffer. If you go to the link at the top of this post you will be able to see the bags that Samantha made. Really cute. You get a really different look with different fabrics so can be used during the day or for an evening out.
Ok about the give away. Starting from today all you have to do is leave a comment here, anything you like, I don't want to make it difficult for you.LOLLL
On SUNDAY 1st JULY I will pick a winner using Random Organizer. Check back here after that date to see if you are the lucky winner. I will pass on your name and email to Samantha and she will send you your free pattern. In the meantime if you can't wait to see if you are the winner you can visit Samanthas Etsy at this link
https://www.etsy.com/listing/102466194/the-bow-pleat-handbag-purse-bag-pdf
and she is offering a 15% discount to all my lovely followers and readers, all you need is this code: BOWPLEAT15 to get your discount.
Best of luck to all of you and looking forward to your comments.
**Nearly forgot make sure you leave your NAME and EMAIL if you are on no reply otherwise you may miss out. Some of you also haven't enabled your profile so I can't get in touch with you if you should win.**
Thanks
~ Maria ~
As always you did a beautiful job!! Your purses are so professional looking. I really like this design. I'm not a big fan of the bow purse patterns but I like this one.
ReplyDeleteMaria your bag looks great. Thank you for doing the give away. I've enjoyed looking at all the things you made.
ReplyDeleteDebbie H debway@yahoo.com
I am just now getting into making purses.. This is beautiful..
ReplyDeletePam Welsh pswelsh3268@yahoo.com
A beautiful bag. I am alway looking for something different Will make this one.
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DeleteThis is a fabulous bag Maria. Excellant workmanship!!
ReplyDeleteOh Maria!!! This bag of yours is beautiful! As always, excellent!
ReplyDeleteSweet bag!
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ReplyDeleteYour bag is beautiful!!! I would love to have the pattern.
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Great bag Maria. I saw the other ones at Samantha's blog too. They do look different with different fabrics. Nice that you were able to offer this giveaway through Samantha.
ReplyDeletelove the fabrics you used Maria, thank you for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteOooo this is a cutie!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering it up!!
Beautiful bag Maria!! Thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleterevathi33@gmail.com
Love bag,Samantha bag pattern looks great. I like the fabric you used it is a good choice.
ReplyDeleteNatalie
I love this bag, you did a divine job.
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ReplyDeleteJackie
Lovely bag! But quite similar design to several others. Your interpretation is gorgeous.
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Maria, what a lovely bag... I have an outfit that it would look great with.....LOL
ReplyDeleteI love the bag. The bow does feminize the bag. Think I will make it up using a fabric drop cloth. Bag has great potential to be stitched in different fabric configurations. Example a satin version for evening. Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteHi, Your bag is beautiful as always. I like it very much.
ReplyDeleteLinda
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Wonderful bag. I REALLY LIKE IT.
ReplyDeleteSharon
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Love the bag and really love the bow. I am such a girly girl that I could see it in a pretty summer fabric. mjcourt55@Yahoo.com. Margaret
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I had the same problem. Just gave up. Sandee
ReplyDeleteHi Maria, I love your bag....I really like this pattern, thanks for allowing me to discover Samantha's blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat bag! My most successful bags have been made with home dec fabric which also seems more durable.
ReplyDeleteI love this bag. You really did a great job.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I like the zipper idea!
ReplyDeleteThis bag is really cute. You said the bag had a magnetic closure but you added a zipper instead. I would be interested in knowing how you sewed the zipper in.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a cute bag. I will be sure to try this one with the zipper. thanks for posting.
DeleteWhat a lovely bag. And the instructions for putting a zipper in will come in very handy. Very good job. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove this bow bag. My nieces would too! Great job.
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Very cute bag - Thanks for the giveaway. I don't know if I am on the do not reply so here is my name - Nancy - and email - nanrae44@hotmail.com. Thanks for sharing and I like your blog too. :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice bag!! I do more bags than clothes anymore...you don't have to worry about fit :) I like one-handle bags the best and a nice pattern is hard to find. HOpe I have a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteKathy in VA Beach
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have tried numerous time to comment ,,love the bag and would love to purchase the pattern,,
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iram
Very nice. Love how classy it looks.
ReplyDeleteHeather
Great bag! It looks so sophisticated!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag! Love your fabric choices! :)
ReplyDeleteCUTE, CUTE, CUTE!!! I LOVE the PROFESSIONAL LOOK of your bag!!!
ReplyDeleteomgosh I just love the fabric, this bag is great! email: onebigladybug @gmail.com (no spaces)
ReplyDeleteLovely bag....and I really like the zipper closure. Thank you for posting a link to making that kind of closure!
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That's a really cute purse! Pick me Pick me...LOL
ReplyDeleteam a collector of all things purses and LOVE to make my own! thanks for the giveaway and chance to win!!
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